ESG Research & Sustainability Content Trainee at GreenHub

Institution: Green Hub

Website: thegreenhub.org

Country: Italy

Duration: 6 months

Contact information at the placement: Attilio Palumbo – a.palumbo@thegreenhub.org

Contact information at the higher education institution: Bianca Barone – bbarone@unisa.it

How to apply: Please send your CV in English to the abovementioned email adresses.

Description:

The trainee will work alongside our ESG advisory team within an innovative startup that helps businesses
navigate sustainability regulations and reporting. Under the supervision of a tutor, the trainee will contribute to:
– Researching and monitoring evolving European and national sustainability regulations (e.g. CSRD, EU Taxonomy, ESRS)
– Mapping green finance opportunities, incentives, and public funding schemes relevant to SMEs
– Producing informative content for our digital platform — including practical guides, regulatory summaries, and tutorial materials aimed at helping businesses understand their sustainability obligations.

This role is ideal for students passionate about the intersection of policy, business, and environmental sustainability, and who want to see how regulatory frameworks translate into real advisory work.

Requirements:

– Academic background in Economics, Law, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Science, or Management
– Genuine interest in corporate sustainability and ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance)
– Strong research, data analysis, and synthesis skills
– Good command of English (B2 minimum); knowledge of Italian is a plus but not required, as much of the research covers EU-level frameworks

Language of communication: English

(Internship/Position ID: 6.4 #10)